VILLAGE OF EXETER

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Friday, November 20, 2015

This year, approximately 310 students were selected to participate in the
All-State Children’s Chorus, which is sponsored by the Nebraska Music Educators
Association. Ms. Judy Welch, Children’s Chorus Coordinator for the Nebraska
Music Educators Association, is pleased to announce that Jozie Kanode, an
Exeter-Milligan student and daughter of Darth and Lisa Kanode, will be among
the 310 students selected to be a part of the 2015 All-State Children’s Chorus.
Guest conductor for the group will be Sally Albrecht, a composer, conductor,
and clinician from Raleigh, NC. The chorus will rehearse Thursday, November 19th
on the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus, the host site of the 2015 NMEA
Conference/Clinic. A final public concert will be held Thursday, November 19th,
4:00 p.m. at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts on the University of
Nebraska Lincoln campus.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Exeter-Milligan Music Department has provided vocal
performances of the National Anthem at home volleyball games this year.
The kindergarten through sixth grade students sang prior to the September 10
game, the junior high girls sang for the September 29 game, and some senior
high girls sang for the October 27 pink-out game.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Mrs. Shelli Mueller, the Exeter-Milligan fourth grade
teacher, is enjoying this school year with twelve students. “One of my
favorite things about this group is that they love to be read to and I love to
read books to them.”

Their typical day starts with reading, spelling and
math. After lunch the students delve into language and then on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday’s the students rotate between music, art and library. They
end the day with science or Nebraska studies and writing. On Tuesday’s and
Thursday’s the fourth graders have P.E.

Ipads are
integral part of the learning experience in their classroom. Each student
has their own Ipad to use during the school day.

Fourth grade curriculum includes the study of Nebraska and
this spring the third and fourth grade class will visit the Stuhr Museum in
Lincoln. “This field trip will be to learn about early transportation.
From walking, to wagons, to trains. They will learn all about it as it ties
into third grade social studies about communities and fourth grade Nebraska
history,” explained Mueller.

Above the Exeter-Milligan Choir performed under the direction of Mrs. Angie Murphy. Below: Alexis Uldrich (left) and Ashley Benorden (right) each sang a short solo at the program.

Exeter-Milligan Friends of Vocal sang at the program and below Haylee Sheffield closes the program.

The Exeter community honored veteran's on Wednesday, November 11th at the high school gym.

Welcomed by Janey Due, the presentation of the colors and pledge of allegiance was led by local scouts. Clint Oldehoeft, a Boy Scout in Troop 218, led the flag ceremony with Cub Scouts, Logan Krupicka and Ronnie Babula presenting the colors.

The Exeter-Milligan Jr. Sr. High Band performed the "Star Spangled Banner," "Miss Liberty March" and "America's Finest." "America's Finest" is a medley of all of the songs of the military branches. Band Director Mrs. Angie Murphy asked the veterans in the audience to stand when the song representing their branch was played.

Mr. Tim Wilbeck, a local veteran, was the guest speaker for the program. Wilbeck spoke about thanking our veterans properly. He distinguished the difference between Memorial Day where "we honor those who died" and Veteran's Day where "we celebrate the service" of those who are still living.

Wilbeck referenced the part veterans played in the recent terrorist attack on a train in Eurpoe, "it is not surprising that they were members of the military. They risk their life and limb every day so we can be free."

Another sacrifice Wilbeck reminded the audience of is the "enormous toll on families. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple thank you."

One of the heartaches that Wilbeck mentioned was the tragedy that "those who keep our homes safe go without homes. One of out four veterans is homeless. This is hardly the thanks of a grateful nation."

Wilbeck noted that many of the members of local fire departments and rescue crews are veterans. "When an emergency hits there is a good chance a veteran is the first to respond. Veteran's make our community better."

He closed with the thought, "Our veteran's have made extraordinary accomplishments and we owe them an extraordinary debt."

The Exeter-Milligan junior high choir performed "Our America," before the Exeter-Milligan senior high choir performed the very moving "Bring Him Home."

The Exeter Milligan senior high choir was joined by the Friends of Vocal to perform "Voices That Care."

Haylee Sheffield thanked the audience and closed the program. The senior high choir performed their pieces at Fairmont Manor, Heritage Crossings at the Veteran's Day program in Milligan.

Monday, November 16, 2015

Second grade
Authors at Exeter-Milligan by Marla Weber, Second Grade teacher.

Second graders at
Exeter-Milligan have been learning about writing using skills from 6 Trait
Writing and Write Tools. Students have practiced these strategies in each of
their assignments in writing class. This month, second graders have been
writing stories about what they want to be when they grow up. These stories are
being compiled and sent off for publishing. The families of these students have
had the opportunity to purchase a hardbound copy entitled, When I Grow Up. The
hard-bound copy will include each student’s writing and an illustration. A copy
of the book will also be donated to the Exeter-Milligan Elementary library for
future authors to check out and read. Once the published books arrive, students
will have an author’s tea where they will read their selections. A book signing
will follow.

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VOLLEYBALL2009 - State Champions

2010 - State Champions

2011 - Runner Up at State Tournament

2012 - State Champions

2014 - Third place at State Tournament

2015 - State Champions

2016 - Third place at State Tournament

2017- State ChampionsFOOTBALL2012 - Runner Up at State2013 - State Champions2014 - State ChampionsBOYS BASKETBALL2015 - State ChampionsGIRLS BASKETBALLSOFTBALLTRACK2017 - Boys Third Place at State Track

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How do you get police help in Exeter? First call the Exeter Village Marshal Line. Listen to the message. It tells you. . . You have reached the Exeter Village Marshal's office and are unable to take your call at this time. If you have an EMERGENCY - hang up and DIAL 911 or call the Fillmore County Sheriff's Department at 402-759-4441. If you are looking for the Exeter Village Clerk, that number is 402-266-3051 or you can leave a message and the next available marshal will get back to you. ******Please DO call 911 if it is an emergency. If you have a loose dog caught you can call the Village Office to see if someone is available to take care of it********

Tin Cans: These are most of the canned goods on your pantry shelves. Preparations: Rinse, labels can be left on. Flatten gallon or large cans .

#2 Plastic (HDPE) This is a harder colored or white plastic is not clear. Examples: milk and water jugs, laundry detergents, shampoo, coffee, some yogurt, margarine & cottage cheese containers. Check the bottom number to be sure Preparations: rinse and discard lids, crush large containers

#1 Plastic (PETE) All plastic bottles that contain liquids consumed by humans are packaged in clear or colored # 1 PETE plastic bottles. Some other food such as catsup and salad dressing may also be this type but you must check the bottom number to be sure. Examples: pop, cranberry juice, sports drinks, liquor Preparations: rinse and discard lids

What NOT to do! Please do not use this trailer as your garbage dump! Items must be clean and properly sorted or the recycling company will not accept the items. DO NOT throw in bags, boxes, string or other “holders” along with the recycling items.